Solved Built-in VPN

DoctorG

Perhaps users want to hide their IP/Country for privacy or better access of services, then a "VPN proxy" might be good enough.

Catweazle

@DoctorG, for me for Example. I don't believe much in the need of an VPN service in the normal web use. It's a bit like killing flies with a machine gun, maybe usefull in countries with an dictatorship and even there is better something like the Snowflake or SPN systems.

imonearth

For those who need a vpn within vivaldi, some common ones have free browser extensions in the chrome web store. Ex: ProtonVPN, etc.

Catweazle

@imonearth, yes, but as said, they are proxies not real VPNs

imonearth

@Catweazle My bad, missed that part. For some user's needs it's enough though, similar to what's above. (specifically the non-critical ones)

iAN CooG

@Catweazle said in Built-in VPN:

countries with an dictatorship

Without even taking dictatoship into account, for example here in Italy there are some sites blocked by order of the ministry of communications because you can find illegal downloads on that site, one example is piratebay. Using a VPN you can access to it and use the torrents you find there. I used it once to download a serie that is so old that can't be found even on pay4view sites. There is no other source for legally buying it anymore.

Catweazle

@iAN-CooG, yes, a proxie is enough for this, which is the sense of inbuild "VPNs" in the browser, but it's never the same as an desktop VPN. A proxie spoof your IP, so you can access sites with country restrictions and protect you from the normal identification by the websites, but in case of illegal content and downloads you are in risk, because your ISP can still log your activity, because the proxie server begins from the server of your ISP where the browser is connected.
Use a good Desktop VPN, eg Proton or Nord, and you are fine and safe.

pafflick

Proton VPN is now integrated into Vivaldi’s desktop browser! Now you can enjoy enhanced privacy protections and all the VPN functionality you need without any additional downloads or updates.

To activate Proton VPN in Vivaldi:

Click the ”VPN” button in the toolbar.
Log in or create a Vivaldi account.
Flip the switch. That’s it. You’re protected.

Learn more about the partnership from the Vivaldi Blog.